Paint Shop / Paint Questions - Boca Raton Area?
01-28-2006, 03:39 PM
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Paint Shop / Paint Questions - Boca Raton Area?
I've been thinking of painting my interior trim pieces to match the car. I thought about purchasing the GM one, but they don't make it in Mag Red. Now I know one of the vendors will do it. But, I've been thinking, if I'm going to get it painted (rather than factory painted), may as well have them spray a bunch of parts at the same time. For instance, may as well have them do the FRCs, air intake, and other parts.
So, does anyone know of a local paint shop near me that can do this kind of custom work? Boca Raton, Delray, Deerfield, etc.
Also, can I spray it myself? It seems this would require a spray gun with a compressor, which is probably cost prohibitive for this job.
So, does anyone know of a local paint shop near me that can do this kind of custom work? Boca Raton, Delray, Deerfield, etc.
Also, can I spray it myself? It seems this would require a spray gun with a compressor, which is probably cost prohibitive for this job.
01-28-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cmb13
I've been thinking of painting my interior trim pieces to match the car. I thought about purchasing the GM one, but they don't make it in Mag Red. Now I know one of the vendors will do it. But, I've been thinking, if I'm going to get it painted (rather than factory painted), may as well have them spray a bunch of parts at the same time. For instance, may as well have them do the FRCs, air intake, and other parts.
So, does anyone know of a local paint shop near me that can do this kind of custom work? Boca Raton, Delray, Deerfield, etc.
Also, can I spray it myself? It seems this would require a spray gun with a compressor, which is probably cost prohibitive for this job.
So, does anyone know of a local paint shop near me that can do this kind of custom work? Boca Raton, Delray, Deerfield, etc.
Also, can I spray it myself? It seems this would require a spray gun with a compressor, which is probably cost prohibitive for this job.
Anyway, if you don't already own a professional quality spray gun and a compressor, oil-free air system, breathing equipment, experienced with catalyzed paints, etc., etc., you are probably better off to let a shop paint the parts for you.
I believe Magnetic Red, like Monterey Red, is a tri-coat system, i.e., it has a metallic base coat, a tinted metallic mid-coat, and clear coat. That in itself is not a big problem if you are painting complete parts...but if you are trying to spot a repair, then you are definitely at advanced professional skill level. Even painting complete parts in these tri-coat systems will require good skills, but not beyond the typical professional body shop..
There are a lot of particulars in prepping for BC/CC paint systems, as well as color sanding and buffing after it's done. If it isn't color sanded and buffed, BC/CC, particularly when painted by a novice, will look like poo. Unless you just want the learning experience, and want to run the risk of your Vette parts looking mediocre, I would say skip all the expenses and let someone paint it for you. Trust me...you will save a ton of money in the long run.
Sorry...can't help with any paint shops in Boca Raton.
01-28-2006, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JmpnJckFlsh
cmb13, I thought you were Monterey Red?!
Anyway, if you don't already own a professional quality spray gun and a compressor, oil-free air system, breathing equipment, experienced with catalyzed paints, etc., etc., you are probably better off to let a shop paint the parts for you.
I believe Magnetic Red, like Monterey Red, is a tri-coat system, i.e., it has a metallic base coat, a tinted metallic mid-coat, and clear coat. That in itself is not a big problem if you are painting complete parts...but if you are trying to spot a repair, then you are definitely at advanced professional skill level. Even painting complete parts in these tri-coat systems will require good skills, but not beyond the typical professional body shop..
There are a lot of particulars in prepping for BC/CC paint systems, as well as color sanding and buffing after it's done. If it isn't color sanded and buffed, BC/CC, particularly when painted by a novice, will look like poo. Unless you just want the learning experience, and want to run the risk of your Vette parts looking mediocre, I would say skip all the expenses and let someone paint it for you. Trust me...you will save a ton of money in the long run.
Sorry...can't help with any paint shops in Boca Raton.
Anyway, if you don't already own a professional quality spray gun and a compressor, oil-free air system, breathing equipment, experienced with catalyzed paints, etc., etc., you are probably better off to let a shop paint the parts for you.
I believe Magnetic Red, like Monterey Red, is a tri-coat system, i.e., it has a metallic base coat, a tinted metallic mid-coat, and clear coat. That in itself is not a big problem if you are painting complete parts...but if you are trying to spot a repair, then you are definitely at advanced professional skill level. Even painting complete parts in these tri-coat systems will require good skills, but not beyond the typical professional body shop..
There are a lot of particulars in prepping for BC/CC paint systems, as well as color sanding and buffing after it's done. If it isn't color sanded and buffed, BC/CC, particularly when painted by a novice, will look like poo. Unless you just want the learning experience, and want to run the risk of your Vette parts looking mediocre, I would say skip all the expenses and let someone paint it for you. Trust me...you will save a ton of money in the long run.
Sorry...can't help with any paint shops in Boca Raton.
Time to look for a body shop.
01-28-2006, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by activevette
01-28-2006, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple Black C6
They do paint?
No, but I'm sure he knows a very high quality vette specialist.
02-18-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by activevette
02-19-2006, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cmb13
Okay, the car is in a couple hundred pieces. Let's hope this works! Photodocumented all the way. 
If not you can fly me, vettejoel and hoffie down to fix it up
02-19-2006, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fredl11
in pompano Beach! Just south of Atalantic and East of Fed Hwy.
590 S Dixie Hwy E, Pompano Beach, 33060 - (954) 784-7666
590 S Dixie Hwy E, Pompano Beach, 33060 - (954) 784-7666
02-19-2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pipedreams
If not you can fly me, vettejoel and hoffie down to fix it up
Interior trim
Pods
Air intake – 3 pieces (center and two sides where the filters sit)
Fuse box cover
Coolant cover
Fuel rail covers (2)
And I only broke a few clips! I had a dremmel for the cup holder surround, but I couldn't find the dremmel bits. Ended up using my Porter Cable cordless drill with a metal bit very carefully.
You didn't tell me, Ed, how the clip for the power top comes off...that one was a bitch! Took the longest!
02-19-2006, 09:44 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the pic's after the paint job and reinstall! Good Luck. It's nice to know that that R.I. crew can swoop in and fix everything if something goes wrong.
